Krishnagiri
District in TAMIL NADU
Krishnagiri District of TAMIL NADU has a total population of 18,79,809 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 9,60,232 are males while 9,19,577 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 18,79,809
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 63.2%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 958
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Krishnagiri has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 11.56% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 926 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 958.
Total Children
2,17,323
11.56% of population
Boys
1,12,832
51.9%
Girls
1,04,491
48.1%
Child Sex Ratio
926
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Krishnagiri stands at 958 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 78.72% while female literacy is at 63.91%, showing a gender gap of 14.81%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 14.22% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.19% of total population in Krishnagiri.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 18,79,809, 8,77,779 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 46.70% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 84.53% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 15.47% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 7,42,001
- Marginal Workers
- 1,35,778
- Non-Workers
- 10,02,030
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 9,60,232 males (51.1%) and 9,19,577 females (48.9%) out of 18,79,809 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 11,87,958 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 78.72%, Female 63.91%, Overall %. Gender gap is 14.8%.
Other Districts in TAMIL NADU
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Krishnagiri district in TAMIL NADU?
Krishnagiri district in TAMIL NADU has a total population of 18,79,809 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 9,60,232 males and 9,19,577 females.
What is the literacy rate of Krishnagiri district?
The overall literacy rate of Krishnagiri district is N/A%. Male literacy is 78.72% and female literacy is 63.91%.
What is the sex ratio in Krishnagiri district?
The sex ratio in Krishnagiri district is 958 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Krishnagiri district?
Krishnagiri district has 2,17,323 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,12,832 are boys and 1,04,491 are girls. The child sex ratio is 926 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Krishnagiri district?
Out of the total population of 18,79,809, 8,77,779 people (46.7%) are engaged in work activities in Krishnagiri district.